Medical Assistant I, II, III Colon and Rectal - Humble

About the position

The Medical Assistant position at UTHealth Houston Colon and Rectal Surgery Clinic in Humble involves providing essential support in patient care, ensuring a safe and effective clinical environment. The role requires multitasking abilities and attention to detail, with responsibilities including patient scheduling, room preparation, and assisting with various medical procedures. The position emphasizes quality patient care and customer satisfaction, contributing to the overall mission of the healthcare institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
• Effectively participate in planning and preparing for patient visits, ensuring appropriate schedules, test results, and clinic-specific requirements are available.
• Room patients while determining and documenting chief complaints, vital signs, medication lists, allergies, and other required information.
• Perform appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, and other requested procedures as required and competency validated.
• Prepare and stock rooms and clinic supplies in advance of clinic visits and clean rooms appropriately between patients.
• Assist with routine and specialty procedures as needed.
• Schedule patients for follow-up appointments or referrals and perform routine clerical duties including photocopying, scanning, and faxing.
• Perform telephone messaging and in-person screening with appropriate follow-up.
• Respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
• Six months experience or completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training Program.

Nice-to-haves

• Procedure scheduling experience.
• EPIC experience preferred.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off including holidays, preventative leave days, vacation, and sick time (approximately 37-38 days per year).
• Longevity Pay after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling services.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.